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February 12, 2021
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is when attackers attempt to make it impossible for a service to be delivered, typically by drowning a system with requests for data. They have been part of the criminal toolbox for twenty years, and are only growing more prevalent and stronger. Read more â¶
The attempt to poison a city's water supply by remotely accessing its ICS underscores the need for cybersecurity assistance at under-resourced critical infrastructure facilities.
Sometimes underutilization of security software and services is a deliberate, strategic choice; more often it's a cause for concern.
Data privacy, current cyberthreats, and cybersecurity culture and training top the list, but are these the right priorities?
To find the right security job or hire the right candidate, you first need to find the right recruiter. CSO's security recruiter directory is your one-stop shop.
Don't let these missteps hamper your professional ambitions.
